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The ‘Litti-chokha’ and BT Brinjal

Posted on February 10, 2010 by indra

I never had any inkling that Brinjal is so important among vegetables. My grandfather used the Bangla nomenclature ‘Begun’ to express his distaste for it, as the word means ‘without any value’. As I remember, according to him, the brinjal … Continue reading →

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Rural India: Affluence Knocking

Posted on February 9, 2010 by indra

India Today in its recent issue has published a heartening cover story ‘Changing face of rural India’. While one can see the glimpses of emerging India in metros and other cities of the country pretty easily, it is difficult to … Continue reading →

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Bhishma vs. Arjun

Posted on February 5, 2010 by indra

Arjun is again battling against Bhishma. This is to prove how Arjun compares against Bhishma. Can Arjun win again? The Indian army christened Russian battle (T-90S) tanks as ‘Bhishma’. DRDO has developed Arjun, the main battle tanks. Even after many … Continue reading →

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India Growth Story: Some Priorities

Posted on February 2, 2010 by indra

India has earned a rightful place for itself today. The developed West has realized it and also recognized it. It gets revealed even in the name of the successful Hollywood movie, ‘Avatar’. When China is moving on fast track of … Continue reading →

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Spiraling Prices: Who’s Responsible?

Posted on January 30, 2010 by indra

Who is responsible for the spiraling process? Hoarders, politicians, government-both at centre and in the states, traders, farmers or the people of the country! How is this country with more than 70% of the population without any salary cheques coming … Continue reading →

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Product That Prides: iPad and India’s own Kindle

Posted on January 28, 2010 by indra

Image The techies in US and world over appear to be talking today of only one product iPad that Apple’s Steve Jobs unveiled. Will it be as popular as iPhone or iPod? Anand was the first to send the message … Continue reading →

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Dr. Rajendra Prasad: Bihar’s Legendary Son

Posted on January 27, 2010 by indra

Images of Dr. Rajendra Prasad I wonder how many know about the academic record of Dr. Rajendra Prasad. Most of the younger generation has forgotten even this first President of India, who could also be the prime minister. Subhash C … Continue reading →

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Republic@60

Posted on January 26, 2010 by indra

India became ‘republic’ in 1950, and interestingly, I started my formal schooling in the same year in class VI in Birlapur Vidyalaya. And now I am 70+. While there is hardly anything to achieve for me, I wish the republic … Continue reading →

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Manufacturing Sector- India’s Hope

Posted on January 25, 2010 by indra

“If India is to realize its potential as an economic superpower, it will have to keep following China’s path by becoming one of the world’s factories. The IT sector gives India a good brand image, but most Indian jobs will … Continue reading →

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Will Gen Next Save Bihar?

Posted on January 23, 2010 by indra

I am shocked. Some politicians of Bihar are making Rana Pratap the same as some in Maharashtra did with Shivaji. I don’t know why Rajasthan is not objecting to their hijacking of Rana Pratap. Rana Pratap and Shivaji are two … Continue reading →

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